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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15
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To.DAY,s rELEGRAPH1c NEWS.
The Virginia Cases.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandra Gazettel
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15-Mr. Tucker con
cluded his argument in the Virginia habeas
corpus cases this afternoon. He maintained
that tho proceeding Was against the sover'
eign State Of Virginia aud that it was with
out law, and that Judge Bond had no juris-
dic.ion and no power. He spoke of the
bondholders as peddlers of coupons, and de.
clared that the officers OF the State were
representing the State and should be freed
from Imprisonment Mr.. Tucker afterwards
said he was convinced that Ayera, Scott and
McCabe would be released.
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proniscuous Shooting.

MONTREAL, Nov. Is 10 Joe Reefs well
known Cnnteen Last night two men WHO
were under the Influence of liquor, com.
menced to shoot prom iscuously at the pee
pie at the bar. a man named Canoysn was
shot between tho lungs and heart. Anoth
err, named Woods, was shot in the temple
aad third, Henry Irving, WAS shot in the
loft eye All are in The general hospital.
Canovan is in most dangerous condition.
The police are searching the city for the
miscrasnt
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MIR. Gonklinc.

As stated in Yesterdays GAZETTE Mr
Roscoe Conklipg made The opening argu
ment in behalf of the State Of Virginia in
the habeas corpus case. The Siar thus dc
ecEibes the opening scene:
ut was within five minutes Of y o'clock,
just before the court assembled. that ex.
Senator Conkling entered the chamber He
walked in with that deliberate step that seems
natural to him; and just within the bar he
was met by congressman Tucker, his as
sociale. In moment the ex-senator was
the centre OF an admiring group, mostly
lawyers, made up of republicans and demo
Gratis. Mr.. Conkling's tall form lowered
above the.group, and single glancs showed
that he had not materially changed in per.
sonal appearance since his figure was so
familiar in Washington as q member OF the
Senate. He seemed even q little heavier in
flesh than formerly. He wore black suit,
the coat. Prince Albert bu,toned across
tho chest. His necktie was q silk scarf lied
in plain bow with the ends extending TO
each side, and but partially concesling o
triangle Ofsnow- white shirt front. His cur
ly hair was nicely combed. the characters.
tic forelock or little curl lying gracefully to
one side. But the only sign OF increased
age was shown in the additional thinness of
his locks on the top Of his head. He return
ed cordial but digniied greeting to the
many friendly sautalions. 10 his hand he
carried ottcr which he seemed TO have
just opened. After exchanging greetings
with all who rose TO meet him. he took
seat just TO The left Of the Attorney General.
and nj that moment the crier announced the
coming Of the court. Mr.. CoDkling was
honortd with friendly bows and pleasant
,milea from The Chief Justice and bis asso-
ciates. aud after the court had opened At.
torney General Garland leaned over and
cordially grasped the haod Of his old asso-
ciate in The Senate. When the Virginia case
was reached the eX Senator took position
Immediately in front Of the Chief Justice
and began his argument. In his calm and
deliberate manner be con6Ged his argument
to statement of the legal points involved"
A correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
says: ut was expected that Mr.. Conklng
would make one of his grand argnmentative
ard oratorical efforts, as his services bad
been retained for the handsome fee Of
$40 900 Bat Mr.. Conkling disappointed
every one He did not speak more than 25
minutes. He spoke in low measured tone.
did not elevate his voice once, and his only
gesture was the once bringing. os his
hands together A learned member of the
bar sugges;ed that Mr.. Conklng, realizing
be was on The side of had cause, found it
impossible TO summon any spirit or interest
in the case to his assistance. Certain it is
thai a more Indifferent advocate never ap-
peared The only touch of himself in bis
remarks was when he applied the term
Spectators" and "pedders" to the dealers
in Virginia coupons"
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COMPLAINT A aA1Nsr THE r. AND D. r. R

COMPLAINT AGAINST THE r. AND D. r. r.
The Interstate commerce commission in
Washington yesterday gave hearing upon
tho complaint of B. F. Crews and others,
business men of Danvile, against the Rich
mond and Danviile Railroad Company.
Col. George G.. Caball appeared for COM
plainants and Mr.. James T. Worthiugton
for the railroad. The essence of the COM
plant is that the rates to Danville from vari-
GUS points are proportionately rnuch greater
than to towns with which it competes for
trade and that they are cxorbitant and un'
reasonable. The railroad in its rejoinder,
denies any violation OF the interstate com
merce law, and denies that it has establish
ed rates purposely discriminating against
Danville. 1t admits certain specific aiega.
fions some of which it justifes, while in re.
spect to others it pleads that oyercharges
were made by mistake: and that the,amounts
overcharged have been refunded. The COM
plants submitted a number of dispositions in
support of their complaint, aud the respon-
denis called General Freight Agent Drake
10 the witness stand in rebuttal.
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Refuses TO Interfere

VIENNA, Nov. 15.-The Car has refused
to comply with energetic requests of the
panslavst party to assist Abyssinia against
Italy aud England. 1t is reported at st.
Petersburg that ukase is about to be is
sued rescr9ing commissions in the artillery
and engineer branches of the service solely
cadets belonging to the nobility. This is
an extension of the policy of Count Tolstoi,
who refused to confer posts in the civil serv-
ice OIL representatives. OF untitled classes.
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FROsr wAsFaENGTON.
Especial Correspondence OF the Alexs GAZETTE
WASHINGTON, D. O., Nov. 10, 1887.

fSpecial Correspondence OF the Alex6 dAZETih b
WASHINGTON, D. O., Nov. 10. 1884,
The room OF The U s. Supreme Court wa;
crowded to-day. CHI, fly 10y Virginians, t.
hear Mr. Tucker conclude his argument 10
the Virginia babeas corpus cases. Mr.
Conkling was there too, aud spent the most
of his time cutting and cleaning bis finger
nails. His speech yesterday, as stated in q
dispatch to the GAZETTE of that day, was
yery disappointing, and the wonder was
how such u speech could be worth $4,000,
the fee it is reported the State of Virginia,
which says she is too poor To pay her honest
debts, has agreed to give him. 1t is reported
about the court that at its .usion, Mr..
Tucker said, soto voce, TO those around
him, Did you ever bear poorer argument"
and that when Mr. Tucker was speak
ing, Mr. Conkling, in u similar voice,
said. "Why don't Tucker step. doesn't
he see he s boring the court" MIR.
Tucker 10 day continued the line Of
argument he adopted yesterday, to the ef-
feet that the suit was against State, and
that an adverse decision would be a practi-
cal prohibition upon State legislation. From
the questions asked by the Justices, ou.si
ders think probably only two, Justices Mil
Ter and Bradley, hardly more than three,
Justice Gray, or the Chief Justice, will take
the side OF the Siat6. ne decision Is nOt
expected before next Monday week.
The talk about the Capitol to. day regard.
ing the officers of the next U. s. House of
Representatives is to The effect that all the
officers OF the present House, except Mr..
Donaldson, will be reelected probably with
out any formidable opposition. With re
gard to Mr.. Donaldson, the impression Us
that ne will be defeated. 1t will take eighty
votes to dominate in the caucus that will be
held, and it is said Mr. Donaldson will not
be able TO get that many.
Representative Chapman, of Michigan,
now here, says there is no doubt that MI.
Dickinson, OF his State, has been offered and
has accepted the position OF Postmaster Gen.
81 al, soon 10 be made vacant by the transfer
of MIR. Villas 10 the Interior Department
when Secretary Lamar shall so upon the
Supreme Bench. Theis are now only three
Southern members of the Cabinet. If the re-
ported changes be made, there will be but
two, and one of them. Mr.. Bayard, as is we'll
known here, is vastly more at home in the
Nor. than IN the South.
Neither one CT the claimants for the U. S.
Senatorship from West Virginia, Messrs.
Lucas and Faulkuer, has yet drawn any of
the salary of TIA; position, nor attempted TO
dose.
Commissioner Sparks, of the Land Office. is
not yet prepared to give his reply TO the
public letter To iec,ntiy received from Sec.
rstary Lamar to the press, but said to-day
be might do 30 tonight.
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Killed by a Train.

Rock ISLAND. ILL.,, Nov. 15.-An extra
north-bound freight train on the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy dashed into light
wagon rear Orion yesterday. The vehicle
contained three children of Mr. and Mrs. II.
Shut, of Lynn Centre. Ida II years cid was
killed instantly; Willie, aged 10, received
fatal injuries and Oscar, aged IA, who WAS
driving, received serious though not fatal
injuries. The horses were killed outright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

NOVEMBER WEATHER PRovERBs-Aa the wind
is in the month of November so it will be in De.
cember.
Thunder in November indicates fertile year
to come.
If there be ice in November that will bear duck,
There'll be ing thereafter but slect and muck
If at st. Martins November II it is fair, dry
and cold, the cold in winter will not last long
If the geese on Martins day stand on ice, they
will walk in mud on Christmas day.
When in November the water rises, it will show
itself the whole winter.
As November 81, SO the Shole winter.
As at St. CsthariDes (25th) foul or fair, so will
be the next February.
As November, so the following March.
If the leaves of the trees and grape vines do not
fall before Martins day, cold winter may DO ex-
pected.- Whalemen's Shipping List.
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EXPLOSION.

ALBANY, n. Y, Nov Is. Engine No.
457 ofthe New York Central Railroad, draw
ing freight train, exploded at about $50
O'Clock this morning whom about 10 rods west
OF the passenger station at Palatine bridge.
The fireman, named Steingraves, was
thrown twenty fige feet into the air and Eve
car lengths back into the Mohawk river.
His arms and legs were broken and his
skull was crushed. He died instantly.
Engineer Mitchell was badly injured and is
not expected TO live.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. George f. Chancellor died at Freder-
icksburg on. Saturday last IN the 43d year oil
his age.
The vote of Craig and Montgomery coun:
tics pig ofIicially announced, elects Houston,
req to the State Senate by majority OF
ten
Rev. w. H. Reynolds, Methodist minis.
tar of Lynchburg, was assaulted and robbed
by three unknown men Sunday night. sew
eral miles from the city.
An outgoing freight train on the Norfolk
Southern Railroad yesterday coliided with
train on siding, smashing several cars ana
damaging an engine.
In Lunenburg county OVERLY, democrat,
has been defeated for tho House by Love,
republican. by majority of eleven. The
democrats will probably contest I,oVe's cleo
tioD.
The construction contractors Of the At
lan.ic and Dangiile Railroad will put 1000
men 10 work shortly between Suffolk and
Hcksford, On tho Petersburg and Weldon
Road.
The latest advices from PocahontAs are to
the effect that ell is quiet there, no serious
Disturbances having occurred since the ar
rest Of the ringleBders, and there is no ap.
prehension of further trouble.
Tie bar of Sante Fe, New Mexico, recent.
ly recommended Hon. John W. Daniel. Of
Virginia, for the vacancy on the Supreme
Court bench. Mr. Daniel expresses his ap.
probation of the honor conferred upon him.
A number of prominent leaders Of the re
publican party were in conference with Gen.
Malone until late hour Sunday night in
reference to The election last Tuesday. end
the political situation was thoroughly dis
cussed.
A shocking tragedy occurred neat Green.
field, Nelson county, Ffidfy afternoon. II
seeps that John Beaver and - Scant
ling, two men living in that vicinity, had
been paying attentions for some time to Q
Young woman in their neighborhood named
Alice Weeds. Ga the evening mentioned
be tn were visiting at the house of her broth
err, Hut Wooda. While the latter was en-
gagged in cutting Scantling's hair, the two
men and Woods wife, who also was in the
room, were startled by pistol-shot fired By
John Beaver, who with Alice Woods, wa:
sitting q little apart from the others near 8
window in tho samo room. Alice Woods
was seen to fall, and at the same instant
Beaver placing the revolver to his OWE
breast fired three times in rapid succession
ard fell to the floor. Both died instantly
tie first bullet having entered the girls
right temple and two having pierced Beav
er's heart Jealousy is supposed to have
been the cause OF the fatal act, as Scant
ling was apparently the preferred sultor
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Killed by n sheriff,s Posse.

SAN AUGUSTINE, Tex. Nov. 15.--Intelli.
gence reached here last night from Hemp
hill that fight occurred near there on Sun
day evening between Sheriff's posse and
old Willis Corners, famous outlaw of East
ern Texas, resultingin the death of Corners
and his ten year old grandson. Counera
was the father of niue sous, eight of whom
have been killed during the psst Eve years
in fights with officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15
Murder and Suicide.

ST PAUL, MIMI, Nov. Is The Pioneer
Press learns from Wickes, Mont, of the
shooting there yesterday. morning of two
workmen on the Montana Central tunnel
by Finlander who at once shot himself
with fatal effect. john Ed, thu first man
shot, died, John Linburg, the second, may
recover The Finlandet's name cannot be
learned. He ia thought to have been insane
as he had no trouble with the men ne shot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15
Hon. John s. Barbour.

Mr.. Goode stated to us few weeks ago
that he was not an aspirant for the Senate,
and that be had no doubt but that Mr.. Bar.
| bour would be chosen without opposition.
We are inclined to believe that the other
two gentlemen named are of the Same opin-
| ion. Opposition to Mr.. Barbour would be
useless, as an Overwhelming majority Of the
democracy of the State favor his election 10
the Senate. We feel very sure that ne will
be Riddieberger cceesor.-Fredericksb
Star.
We believe every citizen owes service TO
the State in the promotion Of sound princi-
Piles and good government This does not,
however, cancel obligations of the Virginia
democracy 10 chairman John S. Barbour.
1t will be base ingratilude not TO make
suitable acknowledgment of bis distin-
guished services in substantial form. Be.
sides, such failure would be to discredit
faithful services and tend to party paralysis.
-Norfolk TirginiGn.
The Virginia democracy would prove
recreant to every obligation OF political feal
ty and equity, If they ignored Mr.. Barbour's
claims to tbs fitting and honorable recogni-
ton of the signal service be has rendered
the State. He should not be permitted to
seek the senatorship. 1t should he tender
ed him with unanimity that would make
its acceptance grateful duty on his part.
This is what the Virginia people expect, and
it is what they will peremptori!y demand if
any attempt is made to thwart their weh.-
Lynch6urg Firginian.
John s. Barbour will succeed heidelberg
er in the US. Senate, He deserves it at
the hands of the party he has carried 20 vic
tory in three successive campaigns. A quiet,
modest gentleman, skiful and farsighted in
r.
triotic in every impulse OF his nature. he
would grace we'll that high posiiion.-Rcn'
ry News.
The result guarantees Mr. john s Bar
bour for Riddleberger's successor in the
United States Senate and the ra election of
Cleveland to the Presidency. By their votes
the people have manifested their spprecia-
ton off present administration. - Manassas
Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

UNLESS THE members of the U. S. Supreme
Cuurt shall know some other reason than
those assigned yesterday by Messrs. Conk-
linz and Tucker for deciding the Virginia
cases in favor of the State, they must decide
them against her. If the q. s. Supreme
Couit can override the solemn action of the
people of State in convention assembled,
as it did in the case of the Virgidia ordi'
nance OF secession, surely it has the power
to make Dul ard void an act of the legisla'
ture Of the State, which, by attempting to
impair the obligation Of a contract, is plain
violation Of the constitution not only OF Vir-
ginia, but of the nation of which Virginia is
now constituent part
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15
AI,Ex ANDRlA.
EVENING, NOVEMBER 10:
AFTER year'atrial, a Presbyterian chu'ch
n Savannah has very properly declined TO

AFTER A year'strial, a Presbyterian church
in Savannah has very properly declined 10
invite Rev. DR.. Bacon of Connecticut 'he
SIM of an abollionist, to be its permanent
pastor, FOR the good and sufficient reason
that he publicly favors the abolition OF race
distinction, so far at least as education Is
concerned. Ooe or two colored children IN 8
whole school, as is the case in Connecticut
ara beneficial to neither race, though tney
do not break up the schools, but equally o''
vidrd, or majority Of colored children, az
would be The case with the public schools ID
mauy pats Of The South, would be oisaS'
,rous to both races, and destroy the schools
and the fac, that years residence 10 sd
yannah has not taught Dr. Bacon that easy
lesson shows plainly enough that ne IS gov
erned rather by prejudice than by kno~i-
edge, and consequently is not good teacher
tIt .Leu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

RUMoRs AND reports continue to be heard
of plans, schemes and efforts TO defeat the
re election Of Mr. Carlisle 10 the Speaker.
shin eff the rext U. S. House Of Representa-
tvs There is nothing except vain de-
sire at The bs OK Of them There is nothing
but death that can prevent Mr. Carlisle
from icing Speaker of the next House. And,
what's mole, there is 10 other member OF
that body c ter qualified for the place than
he, nor one who better deserves il, or who
could fiji il with more credit to himself, or
with mere honor to the popular branch Of
the national legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15
An Actress Murdered.

DENVER, Col, Nov. 15-Charles E Hen
ry, of London, Dat, laat night shot and kill
ed Ellie Moore, sorg and dance girl. The
woman. who already had husband, prom
ised TO marry Henry. When ho learned the
fact he called the woman into private box
and then shot her FIVE times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

To DISCONTINUE AN ADVERTISEMENT. +"
says John Wannamaker. one of the largest
advertisers in the world, sis like taking
down your sign If you want to do business
you must let the people know it. Standing
when changed frequently
are cheaper than reading notices. They
look more substantial and business like, and
inspire confidence. 1 would as soon think
of doing business without clerks a. without
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

THE STRIKES at the coal mines while not
prof;ipg the strikers, have given the own
ers OF lhoea mines gu opportunity for in
crealng the price of coal which, of course,
they have aot permitted 10 pass unavalled
of. Az almost every body has to use coal,
and ss the poor cutnumber the rich ten to
one, tho practical effect Of the strikes has
been to profit the rich ald protected coal
mine owners at the expense OF the poor peo'
ple of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

They were buying Christmas presents,
when little Johnny remarked Now buy
something more, mamma, you've got one
quarter left" Eyes, dear, and Pm going to
purchase something you and sister can't live
without" us il a talking doll, mamma ?n
'No indeed, it's nice bottle OF Dr. Bulls
Cough Syrup"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

COURT OF APPEALS YEsrERDAY.-Cole
man against Commonwealth. Further ar
gued by Ed. PendIeton, esq, for Common
wealth and submitted.
Fishburn against Ferguson. Argued by
Coi. G. W. Hansbrough for appellant and
Maj 8. Griffin for appellee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

IT HAS been supposed that the democrats
of Pennsylvania made gains at the recent
election in that State; hut the inll 10
turns show just the reverse, and that the
republicans made large gains in the popular
vote. The democratic disatfection appears
to have been general. In Virginia, happily.
it was Offset by the republican dissatisiac
lion with Genelal Malone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15
Marriage.

PAILApELPH1A, Nov IS Senator Jos. +
Ha@iey, of Conn, was married at noon to-
day in ST. Clements P. E Church to Miss
Edith Horner, of England, who has been for
several years ore OF the head nurses at the
B.ockley Hospital in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15
En- Route for washington.

OTTAWA, Ont., Nov. Is Sir Charles
Upper Hon. ]. s. D. Thompson, nibister
of justice, and staff, left TO day for New
York en- route to Washington
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Seizure ofnn Island.

MADRID, Nov. 15 Spain has seized the
island of Perejil, near Couta, on which she
intends to erect lighthouse. The Moors
are excited over the seizure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15
Death of Gen, Grants Nurse.

CINCINNATI, Nov. ia special from
Portsmouth, Ohio. tells of the death of Mrs.
Sarah Gowaey. aged so years, who was pre-
sent at the birth of General Grant aud was
his nurse in infancy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

when some deep and unavoidable
wound takes your breath away don't lie
down in dependency, but send boy with
twenty-five cents to the nearest druggist for
Q bottle OF Salvation Oil.
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DIED.

OF membranous Group, November ID at 6:3O p
M, EMMA JANE, daughter of John and Louisa
Dehaven. GaJ- Funeral from parents residence
No. 1O11 Cameron street, at 2 p. m, Thursday,
the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

The sales of cotton in Norfolk Yesterday
reached the unex ami led figure of 5 .0CG bales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-11-15

Howl FOR REvENGE.-The socialistlc ele.
ment among the German population of Adams,
Mass, is likely TO cause the removal of some mill
operatives from that community Hermann Hall
WAS occupied Sunday afternoon and evening By a
small psrty of German socialists, who were har-
angued in German by few OF their number. aud
the deeds of vloences for which the Chicago an
archists were hanged were loudly applauded The
following resolutions were written in cxecrsble
German:
To Our Companions Spies, Fielden, Schwab.
Parsons, Fischer, Lneg and Engel: The working.
mems sociaistic society of Adams, Mass, at spe-
cial meeting held this day. resolved unanimously
that We 81 sympathize with you and condemn Sc.
yerely the demonstration of the laws and they
who upjustlv execute them. May just punish
ment for their class instantly overtake them.
We pledge ourselves. as men of liberty to carry
on the fight until the oppressed nation is freed
from the bloodthirsty hyenas known as the CAPT
talists. The courage with which you look death
in the eye for the cause of freedom is source Of
pride to US. We accompany you in deepest
mourning on your last journey, and hope that
from your blood freedom for ell mankind may
arise.